I can’t believe how many emotions I’ve been going through with my upcoming egg retrieval at the fertility clinic. Just when I thought I had everything planned out, the clinic surprised me with some unexpected changes. It’s like a rollercoaster of emotions, from excitement to apprehension. Has anyone else experienced surprises like this right before a big step in their fertility journey? How did you manage your feelings and stay focused on the process? I would love to hear your thoughts and advice as I navigate through this uncertain time.
I always suggest ICSI as I have observed complete fertilization failure in couples with apparently good sperm parameters. It doesn’t make sense to only fertilize 15 eggs. I would be concerned that there may have been a mix-up with your chart.
I’m curious if he used someone else’s plan with your name. I hope you spoke up and they resolved everything for you. I would be anxious in that situation as well.
For your information, I underwent a retrieval procedure that yielded 26 eggs, resulting in five 6-day embryos and two 7-day embryos. I wouldn’t consider the thawing process for eggs, as they typically don’t survive.
I concur with others who believe that the mix-up was with another couple. While it is common for some clinics to carry out ICSI and PGT-A procedures, the half fert process seems unusual and difficult to explain. Your post title brought a smile to my face, reminding me of a newspaper headline. 
Communication was extremely lacking. I suggest clarifying your wishes in writing now and again on the morning of the procedure in the room.
It appears that there may have been a mix-up with someone else, which is a concerning issue. The level of concern would depend on his role in your care and the source of his information. It is recommended that you contact the clinic to get your plan confirmed in written form and ensure that your chart contains accurate information. Double check the day of the retrieval to avoid any potential misunderstandings.
It seems like he had someone else’s agenda in mind. If you’re unsure of your plan, don’t hesitate to reach out to your nurse for clarification. My nurse had me confirm the use of ICSI and PGT-A before my retrieval, and I double-checked on the day of the procedure during pre-op paperwork.
I would be worried if they had the wrong plan overall, but I don’t find it strange to fertilize fewer eggs than what you have, as that is the choice we made. I am married, but we didn’t want extra embryos, so I don’t believe it’s crazy. Despite this approach, I am concerned that I may have too many embryos. I currently have 6 frozen embryos (4 euploid, one inconclusive, and one LLM) and 21 eggs. It’s important to clarify that this is not what I wanted, as with all the other points. I agree with the person who suggested that they might have mistakenly taken someone else’s plan instead of mine. My doctor also suggests ICSI routinely, which we opted for despite the SA analysis being good.
Some couples wish to minimize the number of embryos they have, but the apparent mix-up in your file makes me question its accuracy.
This is the strangest situation I’ve ever encountered. If possible, I would switch doctors. It’s important to use all available resources. The entire situation seems suspicious to me. I would definitely raise a red flag about this clinic. It’s terrible if a doctor only fertilizes a certain number of eggs and disregards the rest. My heart goes out to you. I hope things improve for you. 
The doctor had the entire plan figured out before starting any medications, indicating possible poor communication among in-office doctors. If fertility work is not being properly handled, perhaps taking a vacation should be reconsidered.